How To Get Ready For An Australian Middle School?
January 28th, 2012 | 
Author: Hello!!!
I'm 12 (turning 13) year old girl. I know I'm not old enough to be on this, but I don't have a mom, and my brother and dad are more close then me. And he's younger, not stressing out.
Here's the situation; I've just moved down from a Queensland public school, with very high grades. But you see, I was receiving grade 3 work sheets. Our teachers had very idiotic students, and when you're in grade 7, (Thats what grade you're in when you're 12) and the only classes are in composite, it's really makes me wonder, what my grades truly are.
Apparently, for the NAPLAN (Nation wide test, for Maths, Sciences, Reading and Literature) I got 85% On most (except comprehension, which I got more average, even though I read a LOT!!!)
I'm anxious about starting grade 8. In Queensland, you went to high school that year.
I'm down in New South Wales, with a new school. A PRIVATE school. And it's odd. My brother has done a private school before, but he was with the other grade 5's that were newbies too.
This school has grade 7-8 middle school. (It goes by american education) The welcoming was in the grade 7's, but I'm not doing that grade, so Im lost. It's 3 days til school.
Dad says since I went well on my NAPLAN, I'll fit right on in. Except I've ONLY ever gone to primary school. I' stressed so much about homework. I barely got 1 task from my ex-teacher. BTW I left 2 months early before graduating, so I've been on holidays for about 3-4-5 months....
I don't know anybody there, I don't know any classes and I don't know where to go!! I know nobody can help me with that, but I need help to prepare myself. I've had a GIANT move, so have my instruments are missing. So I haven't practised!!!
I need help to prepare myself. I don't think I'm good at my grades, I SUCK at sports, and they're BIG on sports. So it's reallllyy scaring me. It's changing my sleep patterns too. I mean, seriously, NO HOMEWORK for 4 months. Im freaked out about making friends.'
I just need some guidance on to calm my nerves, or just guidance.
Also, very strict on school uniform and stuff so no need to say what clothes to wear...
I've been kinda a loner all my life. By the time I made some best pals to keep, I had to move. I suck at social conduct. I think that's what it means, my dad said it to me once... also Im tired, and have a giant migraine.
Could somebody please help me? I have so much to tell but my head is all read and I'm very dizzy. (I have a problem to faint all the time)
SO I'm soooo sorry if I have this mucked up, I can barely see clearly now. (BBTW I'm very dramatic, dad says he wants me in acting classes, but I'm VERY SHY!!!)
Please no bullying. It's a VERY hard time for me now. My mother recently died and I've been moving and I lost my friends and I'm starting new.
I don't know about how the curricular is is. Like, is there LOTS of homework, or what??? For this grade I mean, on average. Somebody experienced with this please.
Everybody I've met said it's a great school, but didn't say a WORD about homework, but see, all hose people have started from day one. (this school goes from K-12.)
This school says it's about "Following gods path" and stuff, and I have KNOW idea about that, and they talk about choices for classes next year for my future.I don't even know what my classes ARE!!!!
Please, anybody, help!!! I need guidance. And I' gonna just press continue now, I'm starting to see balck dots... Please help me, and thank you to anybody who does...
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Try to stop stressing. I know it will be hard. I suggest that you make an appointment with the school counsellor or the equivalent in the private school. Explain to them about all your fears/queries. I am sure that they will sit you down and sort out all of your questions. Good luck in middle school.
You’ll be fine! From my understanding you’re going to a Christian American type private school. 7th grade is not that hard. They might give you more practice problems for homework than what you’re used to but you’ll be able to handle it. I think you’re dad is right, you might be good in drama club! Stage fright is very easy to get over and joining different after school activities, not sports, is a great way to make friends.
I’ve moved schools four times growing up and just smile and be nice to be people. Start with a compliment. Don’t be afraid to email the teachers with any questions. They’ll understand your transition from public to private school. Be determined to succeed and you will.